M4.2 Depth: 271.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 8 km W of Poopó, Bolivia (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 03:01:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 03:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 8 km W of Poopó, Bolivia (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 271 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

271.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-14 03:01:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

Oruro

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-18.37740, -67.04770

Temperature

9.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

271 km

271 km — deeper than the regional average (187.5 km)

Regional average: 187.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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